The scriptures are filled with instructive Bible verses about husbands, wives and marriage — verses that can help us learn and grow, while discerning the knowledge needed to discover marital bliss. These scriptures tells us what God believes about love and the importance of honoring one’s marriage.

The Bible is filled with topical verses that can inspire and uplift us. Among the most prevalent topics tackled among the scriptures is love, with a focus on the importance of loving God and loving others. Here are 20 short Bible verses about love — each with some commentary to help you understand why each scripture matters:

God’s providence refers to how He controls the spinning wheel of history behind the scenes. It is a subset of the doctrine of God’s sovereignty. In other words, one way that He achieves His sovereignty is by His providence. The providence of God is the miraculous and mysterious way in which He intersects and interconnects things in order to bring about His sovereignty.

Life can get busy and chaotic, but it’s essential for Christians to make the time to keep learning and growing in their faith. No matter what happens, keeping up with daily Bible reading is essential, as is turning to the Lord in prayer each day as you navigate life’s many struggles and victories. A daily word of God routine will truly help keep you on spiritual track.